Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX80

Following is a extended assessment of the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was introduced 6 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and HX80 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.